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What Causes Itching And Foul Smell In The Navel?
For the last couple of days my bellybutton been itching a little then I noticed a foul smell from my hands back track a bit and found the source to be my belly button. I showered clean up my belly button and with in 30 min. Or so my bellybutton itched so I scratch and again smelled a foul smell. So I put some rubbing alcohol in my bellybutton with q- tip and clean it and noticed blood. Do I have an infection do I have to go to the doctor?
Mon, 22 Apr 2019
Hello,
I suspect there may be infection.
I would like to give some tests:
1. Complete Blood Count
2. If there is any secretion coming out other than blood, test the discharge for culture
I would like to suggest you to start this medication
Cephalexin
Regularly follow these guidelines until the problems goes away:
Gather all the necessities before you begin the cleansing process. Nothing is set in stone here, but you can start with water, oil, alcohol, a cotton swab and an astringent
Dip and clean – dip the cotton swab into your desired cleaning solution and swab your navel. Repeat several times until you get all the dirt out and your navel is nice and clean
Remove solution – after you remove the dirt, repeat swabbing your belly button with a clean cotton swab until your navel is nice and dry
Aftercare – after you’ve cleaned your belly button, you should apply a skin care ointment or a cream to nurture and care the skin you’ve just treated!
Post question if the further query to be cleared. Feel free to ask anything anytime. We are always online to serve you. Do not worry and please post the test result after it comes to you. Meanwhile please complete the course of treatment. Any doctor can follow you up and can give next course of treatment if required.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dipan Samanta, General & Family Physician
I suspect there may be infection.
I would like to give some tests:
1. Complete Blood Count
2. If there is any secretion coming out other than blood, test the discharge for culture
I would like to suggest you to start this medication
Cephalexin
Regularly follow these guidelines until the problems goes away:
Gather all the necessities before you begin the cleansing process. Nothing is set in stone here, but you can start with water, oil, alcohol, a cotton swab and an astringent
Dip and clean – dip the cotton swab into your desired cleaning solution and swab your navel. Repeat several times until you get all the dirt out and your navel is nice and clean
Remove solution – after you remove the dirt, repeat swabbing your belly button with a clean cotton swab until your navel is nice and dry
Aftercare – after you’ve cleaned your belly button, you should apply a skin care ointment or a cream to nurture and care the skin you’ve just treated!
Post question if the further query to be cleared. Feel free to ask anything anytime. We are always online to serve you. Do not worry and please post the test result after it comes to you. Meanwhile please complete the course of treatment. Any doctor can follow you up and can give next course of treatment if required.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dipan Samanta, General & Family Physician
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